Mildred W. Hawthorne

February 26, 2008

HAMPTON — After an extended illness, Mrs. Mildred W. Hawthorne, a native of Emporia, Va., was called home to Glory on Feb. 21, 2008, at Williamsburg Hospice House, Williamsburg, Va.

Mrs. Hawthorne retired as an Accountant with the City of Newport News in 1991. For over 40 years, she was a member and active in the ministry of New Grafton Baptist Church. In recent years, she was a faithful member of World Victory Church and Life Center.

Her husband of 55 years, Deacon Jesse Hawthorne, preceded her in death.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Ms. Dilsey White, Ms. Paulette Hawthorne and Ms. Claudette Hawthorne of Hampton, Va., Ms. Constance Moore of Killeen, Texas, and Mrs. Natalie Brown (Terry) of San Antonio, Texas; two brothers, Thomas Wright (Peggy) of Kissimmee, Fla., and Paul Wright Jr. (Janice) of Lancaster, Pa.; two sisters, Daisy Mayes (Samuel) and Christine Tucker (Abraham) of Emporia, Va.; two special cousins, Clarence Wright and Betty Brandon; 11 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.

Special thanks to Heartland, the hospice program, for their loving care and support of Mrs. Hawthorne.

A viewing will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the funeral home. A Life Celebration will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at World Victory Church and Life Center, 5900 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, Va. The body will be placed in the church by 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27. Interment to follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens.